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Tape measure with protective bumper

US11499809B2 · kind B2 · utility

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20Claims

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Assignee

Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation · US

Inventors

Devin W. Herritz · Sussex, US
Patrick W. McCarthy · Milwaukee, US

Key dates

Filing date	Dec 2, 2020
Grant date	Nov 15, 2022
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jan 28, 2041

Classification

Technology area (CPC G)Physics
CPC primaryG01B2003/1053
WIPO fieldMeasurement
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A tape measure including an elongate tape blade is shown. The tape measure includes a protective bumper that extends below the tape opening. The bumper is shaped to allow the tape hook to pivot during drop or impact to reduce the impact force experienced by the tape hook.

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